Sestak Throws Water on Senate 2012 Rumors
“I think he’s a good Senator,” said Sestak. “I think Senator Casey could sleep and win this election, he’s so good.”
“I think he’s a good Senator,” said Sestak. “I think Senator Casey could sleep and win this election, he’s so good.”
The Senate passed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell over the weekend, scoring a legislative victory for Rep. Patrick Murphy who was the leading voice of the repeal in the House, Rep. Dahlkemper explains why she voted against the tax cut legislation and the Tribune-Review looks at the FEC filings of the Pa. Congressional delegation. Good Monday morning and welcome to the Buzz.
Sen. Casey – A great deal of names have been thrown around as potential challengers to the Senator and so far failed to stick –
Incoming Sen. Pat Toomey supports a repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Rep. Tim Murphy is moving up in seniority, he will become the vice-chair of the Environment and the Economy subcommittee, and the Gaming Board revoked the Foxwoods Casino license yesterday. Good Friday morning and welcome to the Buzz, check back later for Up & Down.
”As I’ve said previously, my highest priority is to have the policy that best enables our armed services to do their job,” Senator-Elect Toomey said. “Our civilian and professional military leadership have now spoken and said we should repeal Dont Ask Dont Tell. I would support a free-standing measure to do so.”
A Quinnipiac poll released this morning shows Senator Bob Casey with less-than-invincible numbers. Casey has a 39 – 29 percent job approval rating, a 43 – 35 percent lead over a generic Republican in 2012, and his ‘deserve re-elect’ at 40 – 33 percent.
A number of challengers could be lining up to take on Sen. Casey in 2 years, Harrisburg has officially been declared a “financially distressed” city, Rep. Murphy’s DADT repeal is heading to the senate and Rep. Sestak is on a thank-you tour around the state. Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Buzz.
Accusing local Republican party members of undermining his 2010 campaign for State Senate, Luzerne County Commissioner Steve Urban announced today that he is switching to the
“Unfortunately, this deal only gives 2 years worth of certainty on the tax front. That’s better than nothing, but it’s not what I’d like to see,” said Toomey.
Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the 2010 Republican sweep. But is there enough energy in the party to defeat Senator Bob Casey? What would it take to bring down Pennsylvania’s most popular Democrat?
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